An exhibit that blended science and technology for an immersive art experience went on display in Washington, DC and New York City in 2021 and 2022. It invited visitors to explore the cells in their brain. The installation was a partnership between the <a href="https://www.sfn.org/about">Society for Neuroscience</a> and technology-based art space, <a href="https://www.artechouse.com/program/life-of-a-neuron/">ARTECHOUSE</a>. In this encore episode, producer Thomas Lu talks to neuroscientist John Morrison and chief creative officer Sandro Kereselidze about the Life of a Neuron. Curious about other ways science intersects with art? Email us at <a href="mailto:shortwave@npr.org">ShortWave@NPR.org</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

Arts Week: Physics Meets The Circus

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